Headless Browser fraud: A growing threat

MCP Insight have reported an upsurge in Headless Browser usage that enables “Sim-not-present” fraud in multiple territories. A headless browser is a web browser without a graphical user interface. It provides automated control of a webpage in an environment similar to popular web browsers but are executed via a text-based user interface. To understand more about this growing fraud threat and how we are working to combat it contact info@mcpinsight.com.

related posts

Market Focus: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s digital services market is beginning to build again following a more cautious period. We explore the renewed opportunity, changing expectations and market activity visible across Mobily, STC and Zain KSA.

RCS as a Growth Channel: Trust Must Scale with Opportunity

RCS creates opportunities for richer, more interactive customer journeys. But as messaging, identity, service and payment interactions converge, trust must keep pace. We explore how verification, journey testing, consent evidence, fraud controls and connected oversight can help the channel scale sustainably.

Who owns customer quality in the mobile payments ecosystem?

Advertisers, service providers, payment aggregators and Carriers each see a different part of the customer journey. Better commercial decisions depend on connecting those perspectives and agreeing what a valuable customer really looks like.